LIFELINE 24/7

Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention

Ph: 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au



SANE
10am - 10pm Mon-Fri AEST

Mental Health & Trauma Support

Ph: 1800 187 263

www.sane.org



BEYOND BLUE  24/7

Mental Health Support

Ph: 1300  224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au



SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE 24/7

Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention

Ph: 1300  659 467
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au



ABORIGINAL FAMILY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

Mon - Thurs 8am - 6pm

Information for Aboriginal victims of crime about victims' rights and how to access counselling and financial assistance.

Ph: 1800 019 123
www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au



MENS' REFERRAL SERVICE 24/7
Assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence and would like help 

Ph: 1300 766 491
www.ntv.org.au

NSW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINE 24/7

Counselling, Advice, Emergency Accomodation, Legal Support & Medical Services for Women

1800 656 463
www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline



MENSLINE AUSTRALIA 24/7

Support, Counselling, Referrals & Help for Men

Ph: 1300 789 978
www.mensline.org.au



QLIFE
7 days 3pm-12pm
LGBTIQ Online & Phone Peer Support & Referrals

Ph: 1800 184 527
www.qlife.org.au



FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEGAL SERVICE
Culturally sensitive assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim/survivors of family violence and sexual assault incl. court support, child protection, information and referral services.

Contact via email to:
eo-nfvpls@qifvls.com.au

www.nationalfvpls.org/

RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA 24/7

Relationship Support Services for Individuals, Families & Communities

Ph: 1300 364 277
www.relationships.org.au



1800RESPECT 24/7

Sexual Assault, Domestic & Family Violence
Ph: 1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au



FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT AUST. 24/7

Telephone Support

Ph: 1300 368 186
www.fds.org.au



KIDS HELPLINE 24/7

A free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for children, teens & young adults aged 5-25.

Ph: 1800 551 800
www.kidshelpline.com.au

LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE

Mon - Fri 8am to 8pm, Sat - 10am to 4pm
Closed Sundays & Public Holidays
Free & simple legal advice & information to families going through separation
Ph: 1800 050 321
www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line



WOMENS' LEGAL SERVICE
Tues 1:30 - 4:30, Thurs 9:30 - 12:30

Advice, information, casework and legal education on family law and family violence matters for women.

Ph: 1800 801 501

www.wlsa.org.au

Couple Relationships -
Then & Now

by Qu, Lixia 1300 045 020
Copyright - Commonwealth of Australia 

This report presents a snapshot of the changes reporetd in couple relationships since 1980 and includes facts & figures on the decline in marriage, increasing age of marriage, rise & fall in divorce rates and increasing support for same sex partnerships & marriage in Australia.

What Contributes to Placement Moves in Out of Home Care?

by Farrugia, C. & Joss, N. (2021)
Copyright - Commonwealth of Australia

This review found that a number of factors are likely to increase the risk of a placement move & reduce the duration of first placement.

Key factors include the age at which a child first enters

OOHC & the presence of externalising behaviour, particularly where carers
feel at risk.

Long Hours & Longings

Strazdins, L., Baxter, J. A. and Li, J. (2017)

Copyright - Commonwealth of Australia

This study shows that very long hours, non-standard work times and work pressures have a significant impact on how children view time spent with their father. It also shows that a child’s view about their father’s work demands tends to tally with their father’s: that they share the same sentiment.

Fathers who use violence: Options for Safe Practice where there is Ongoing Contact with Children

Humphreys, C. & Campo, M. (2017)
Copyright - Commonwealth of Australia

This paper responds to the challenge that arises when women & children may not be in a position to separate from their abusive & violent partners, & when women & children’s wellbeing & safety may not be enhanced by separation.

Issues for the Safety and Wellbeing of Children in Families with Multiple and Complex Problems:
The Co-Occurrence
of Domestic Violence,
Parental Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems

Bromfield, L., Lamont, A. Parker, R., Horsfall, B. (2010).

Copyright - Commonwealth of Australia

This paper investigates the separate impacts of parental substance misuse, domestic violence and parental mental health problems. It presents evidence regarding the extent to which these problems co-occur and a discussion of the wider context of exclusion and disadvantage, its causes and its consequences.

Couples Therapy

Relationships aren't the sole topic in this delightful celebrity interview show from married comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman (or "Jewboo," as Ekperigin calls him). But they regularly answer listeners' relationship-related advice questions, and often welcome another couple as guests.

The High Conflict Co-Parenting Podcast

Co-Parenting is the relationship that never ends. If your ex is difficult to deal with, if you are experiencing high-conflict and/or the children are being hurt by the behavior of your ex partner, then this podcast is for you. Learn principles, tools and techniques to create peace in high conflict co-parenting relationships.

Co-Parenting Past Chaos

Two courageous women discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs they encounter while attempting to build a positive co-parenting relationship. Sharing the same husband (April is the wife of Loren’s ex-husband), together they co-parent six children. This podcast advocates for better communication and putting the needs of your children above your own.

Happy Families
with Dr Justin Coulson

Designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Learn practical tips for a common sense approach to parenting. Dr Coulson uderstands and appreciates the challenges of parenting and offers real advice to help you make your family happier.

Love Over Addiction

If you love someone who struggles with addiction, you’re not powerless over this disease. You don’t need to wait for your loved one to get better to start to feel joy, happiness, and love. If you feel exhausted from trying to help, depressed when they start using again and worried this roller coaster ride will never end, this podcast can help you find answers, and hope.

Parental As Anything

With Maggie Dent

Tips and answers to your real-world parenting dilemmas, be it screen time, tantrums, building resilience, homework and more. This is a common sense, relatable, practical guide to raising kids of all ages today.

The Adult Chair
with Michelle Chalfant

The Adult Chair is a manual for life — a path for better relationships, more self-love and compassion andas well as greater peace and joy every day. Using an integrated approach, you recognize how all of your life experiences have shaped you — and then use that awareness to regain control.

The Good Divorce

If you are contemplating divorce, or in the middle of a fight you never wanted to have, then this podcast is for you. ABC journalist, Tamara Oudyn, explores what it takes to have a good divorce. Hear heartfelt advice on how to keep things amicable from top experts and those who have pulled it off. It is irreverent, honest, funny, sometimes heartbreaking but always informative. Warning: There will be swear words. Nobody gets through divorce without swearing. A lot.